by Geoff Fox Rev. Jack Lombardi has written eight books during his time at St. Peter’s and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hancock and Orleans, respectively, with each book being a reflection on different aspects of life through a religious lens. His newest book, Paradoxes & Parables: Metanoia Messages to[Read More…]
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Maryland fifth graders invited to submit Arbor Day poster entries
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards invite all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2024 is: “Trees Are Terrific…in All Shapes and Sizes!” to celebrate the importance of diversity of tree[Read More…]
Blaze at Flintstone home destroys structure, draws units from region
A fire destroyed a Flintstone house in the 13000 block of Scofield Road on Saturday night, January 20. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire call came in at 11:30 p.m. January 20, for a structure fire involving a single story, single-family residence with an attached garage. The[Read More…]
Edward E. Lewis
Edward E. Lewis 1943-2024 Edward E. “Ed” Lewis, age 80, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Ed was born on September 8, 1943, in Hancock, Md., the son of the late Fred H. and Hilda Jean Thompson[Read More…]
Daniel Gene Stahle
Daniel Gene Stahle 1974-2024 Daniel Gene Stahle, 49, of Zachs Ridge Road, Warfordsburg, Pa.; passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at home. He was born on July 10, 1974 in Everett, Pa.; a son of Gary and Sara “Sandy” (Ward) Stahle of Warfordsburg. Along with his parents he is[Read More…]
John Thomas Hiles, Sr.
John Thomas Hiles, Sr. 1936-2024 John Thomas Hiles, Sr., age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born February 3, 1936 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Harry Marshall[Read More…]
Hancock girls fall to Turkeyfoot & Indians
The Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams pushed ahead of the Lady Panthers during home basketball action last Thursday, January 11, winning over Hancock 51-22. Turkeyfoot is 7-8 for their season. The Rams rolled up 10 points in the first quarter, with the Panthers putting four points on the board. In the[Read More…]
Smithsburg leaps ahead over Panthers; Hancock paces Turkeyfoot in close play
Hancock boys’ varsity basketball team couldn’t leash runaway scoring by the Smithsburg Leopards during home play last Wednesday, January 10. Junior Aiden McCarty put 11 points on the board for Hancock and sophomore Ethan Hill added 9 point, with freshman Colton Welch contributing 7. But the Panthers were no match[Read More…]
Safe winter driving starts with these tips
by Kate Evans Winter weather can cause dangerous driving conditions, sparking accidents and vehicle problems that can strand or delay motorists. Police, emergency preparedness, driver safety officials and others recommend several approaches to vehicle safety and maintenance that can protect drivers traveling in wintertime. The most important thing is to[Read More…]
